How to Identify Hygrophoraceae

Hygrophoraceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 98 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Hygrophoraceae Species

How to identify Hygrocybe reidii Kühner

Hygrocybe reidii Kühner

Hygrocybe reidii Kühner

Hygrocybe reidii is a honey-scented waxcap found in Europe, with an uncertain re…

How to identify Hygrophorus hypothejus (Fr.) Fr.

Hygrophorus hypothejus (Fr.) Fr.

Hygrophorus hypothejus (Fr.) Fr.

Hygrophorus hypothejus is a mushroom that grows in coniferous forests with yello…

How to identify Hygrophorus erubescens (Fr.) Fr.

Hygrophorus erubescens (Fr.) Fr.

Hygrophorus erubescens (Fr.) Fr.

Hygrophorus erubescens is an inedible pink-capped mushroom that grows in conifer…

How to identify Hygrophorus marzuolus (Fr.) Bres.

Hygrophorus marzuolus (Fr.) Bres.

Hygrophorus marzuolus (Fr.) Bres.

Hygrophorus marzuolus is an edible snowbank mycorrhizal fungus that fruits near …

How to identify Gliophorus pseudograminicolor (A.M.Young) P.M.Kirk

Gliophorus pseudograminicolor (A.M.Young) P.M.Kirk

Gliophorus pseudograminicolor (A.M.Young) P.M.Kirk

Gliophorus pseudograminicolor is an Australian agaric fungus in the Hygrophorace…

How to identify Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus (Fr.) Fr.

Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus (Fr.) Fr.

Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus (Fr.) Fr.

Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus is a mycorrhizal fungus that associates with conifers …

How to identify Hygrophorus russula (Schaeff. ex Fr.) Kauffman

Hygrophorus russula (Schaeff. ex Fr.) Kauffman

Hygrophorus russula (Schaeff. ex Fr.) Kauffman

Hygrophorus russula is an edible mushroom native to Europe, Russia, North Americ…

How to identify Arrhenia chlorocyanea (Pat.) Redhead, Lutzoni, Moncalvo & Vilgalys

Arrhenia chlorocyanea (Pat.) Redhead, Lutzoni, Moncalvo & Vilgalys

Arrhenia chlorocyanea (Pat.) Redhead, Lutzoni, Moncalvo & Vilgalys

Verdigris navel is a small blue agaric fungus found growing with mosses in Europ…

How to identify Gliophorus irrigatus (Pers.) A.M.Ainsw. & P.M.Kirk

Gliophorus irrigatus (Pers.) A.M.Ainsw. & P.M.Kirk

Gliophorus irrigatus (Pers.) A.M.Ainsw. & P.M.Kirk

Gliophorus irrigatus, the slimy waxcap, is a greyish brown agaricoid fungus foun…

How to identify Hygrophorus bakerensis A.H.Sm. & Hesler

Hygrophorus bakerensis A.H.Sm. & Hesler

Hygrophorus bakerensis A.H.Sm. & Hesler

Hygrophorus bakerensis is an ectomycorrhizal mushroom found in western and north…

How to identify Hygrocybe laetissima (A.H.Sm. & Hesler) Singer

Hygrocybe laetissima (A.H.Sm. & Hesler) Singer

Hygrocybe laetissima (A.H.Sm. & Hesler) Singer

Hygrocybe laetissima, the cherry-red waxy cap, is a North American gilled mushro…

How to identify Gliophorus laetus (Pers.) Herink

Gliophorus laetus (Pers.) Herink

Gliophorus laetus (Pers.) Herink

Gliophorus laetus is an edible agaric fungus of the Hygrophoraceae family found …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Hygrophoraceae?

Hygrophoraceae funguss belong to the Agaricales order in the Fungi kingdom. The gills are distantly spaced, broad, with an adnate to adnexed attachment to the stipe, and feature two tiers of short intervening gills called lamellulae. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Hygrophoraceae?

Hygrophoraceae is classified in the order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. The family contains 98 accepted species worldwide.

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